Transitioning From Medical School to Residency
Congratulations! Graduating medical school and securing a spot in residency is a very exciting accomplishment. You ... Read more
Written by: Malia Hecht
Published on: December 15, 2016
Medical
Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.
How to Respond to a Waitlist Decision
After you interview at a medical school, you will likely wait several painstaking weeks before ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: December 14, 2016
What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: December 13, 2016
The Chemistry of Gender and Coming Out in Medical School
“Is it trans or cis?” It’s a question that has tortured many pre-professional students studying ... Read more
Written by: Guero
Published on: December 12, 2016
The Value of Coaching in Medicine
Coaching is an integral part of sports, it’s often used by corporate executives, and even helps ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: December 9, 2016
AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program
There are many costs associated with applying to medical school. These costs can add up, ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: December 8, 2016
Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective
The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more
Written by: Michael Cafarchio
Published on: December 6, 2016
Medical Students and Mental Health
Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: December 5, 2016
Making Time for Fun
For many student spouses, medical school can seem like a time “in limbo.” You are ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: December 1, 2016
Fatigue: A Love Story
This story originally appeared here on WhiteCoated.com. For me, it always starts behind my eyes. ... Read more
Written by: Raye Reeder
Published on: November 30, 2016
How To Choose A Medical Specialty: A Book Review
By Brent Schnipke Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: November 28, 2016
True Pass-Fail Curriculum: Key to Learning and Collegiality
Republished with permission from here. Being a pre-medical student is largely about the numbers — ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: November 23, 2016
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air
If you read one book this year, make it When Breath Becomes Air. Do yourself ... Read more
Written by: Chivas Owle
Published on: November 22, 2016
When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.
It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: November 10, 2016
Four Errors Students Make In Their First Semester of Medical School
Updated November 4, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Settling into ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: November 9, 2016
5 Things You Need to Know About Ranking Residencies for the Match
As you continue researching residency programs, applying, and interviewing with these programs, you’ll begin to ... Read more
Written by: ExamGuru
Published on: November 7, 2016
Having Children In Medical School
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: November 3, 2016
Pediatrics In Review: A Look at Clerkship #2
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: October 31, 2016
Reclaiming a Passion
Republished with permission from here. Note: Interview conducted by medical student editor Evan Torline. Sometimes ... Read more
Written by: Evan Torline
Published on: October 26, 2016